AUSTSWIM and Autism Swim Announce Partnership
In extremely exciting news for both organisations, AUSTSWIM is pleased to announce a rejuvenated exclusive partnership with AUTISM SWIM, the inclusive aquatic education specialists for those on the autism spectrum and with specific learning needs.
AUSTSWIM and AUTISM SWIM will be working closely together to ensure the industry is equipped with best-practice professional development that will give teachers the knowledge, skills, resources and confidence needed, for extra support in the water. Autism Swim’s certification will be available to AUSTSWIM members at a 20% discounted rate and will give members their total PD hours for the year. To celebrate this partnership, until the end of March 2023, the discount will be 30%*.
“Children on the Autism Spectrum are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. Autism Swim exists to change this.” Said Erika Gleeson - Founder/CEO of Autism Swim. “We believe that inclusion should be top of the list for every aquatic provider in 2023 and we look forward to bridging the education gap for so many providers. We’re very excited about upskilling AUSTSWIM members on different learning styles, adaptions and considerations to ensure that aquatics is fun, accessible, safe and fruitful for all participants, regardless of their needs”.
Bradley Low - AUSTSWIM CEO, said “We believe that everyone has the right to be safer in, on and around the water and we are excited to add AUTISM SWIM to our growing ‘A-Team’ of industry experts and are looking forward to some great things in 2023 as we continue to work together to provide an incredibly valuable service to the industry”.
For further information on AUTISM SWIM please visit www.autismswim.com.au and watch this space from AUSTSWIM as we dive into 2023 with some great initiatives and partnership announcements.
ABOUT AUTISM SWIM
Autism Swim are the international peak body for inclusive aquatics. They specialise in wandering and drowning prevention for those on the autism spectrum and with any specific learning needs. They are the only certification body in the world specific to autism and aquatics.
- 1:5 people have a disability. This means varying needs, goals, preferences and learning styles.
- 160. That’s how many times more likely drowning occurrence is for someone on the autism spectrum than a neurotypical person.
- 91% of parents in our community have left other aquatic services due to them not understanding their child’s needs.
AUSTSWIM Teachers can sign up on the Autism Swim website (www.autismswim.com.au) and access the discount code in your portal after signing up.
*discount applied at check-out through the coupon code. Only available on Autism Swim certifications (not training-only options) and only to AUSTSWIM Teachers.
*Discount is off both individual and centre certifications packages. Does not include renewal costs or training-only options.